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 Widen Palate to 
 Reverse Overfishing 

But all's not lost, if we can limit overfishing

New York Times New York Times Nov 16, 08 1:04 PM CST
(Newser) - Call him a snob, but Mark Bittman prefers wild fish to their bland, farmed brethren—yet at the rate things are going, “by midcentury, it might be easier to catch our favorite wild fish ourselves rather than buy it in the market,” he writes in the New York Times . In just decades, overfishing has taken a serious toll on a wide range of species, not to mention our taste buds. More »

More about:  food • fish • fishing • overfishing • Mark Bittman

 101 Cool
 Summer Dishes 

Be the star of the 4th of July picnic in 20 minutes or less

New York Times New York Times Jul 2, 08 11:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - With the summer picnic season heating up, Mark "The Minimalist" Bittman of the New York Times checks in with his semiannual list of quick, easy dishes. He calls for fewer tomatoes than you might expect, and many, many lemons. Some high points: "Take cold pizza and lemon. Squeeze lemon over pizza. Really." More »

More about:  food • tomatoes • summer • recipes • Mark Bittman • picnic

101 Starters in 20 Minutes

The Times solves all your short-notice entertaining needs

New York Times New York Times Dec 20, 07 3:15 PM CST
(Newser) - Need to impress guests on short notice? The Times ' Mark Bittman has some appetizers suggestions—101 of them, to be exact. A sampling: Put crisp apple and pickled herring on rye flatbread Cover bruschetta with well-cooked broccoli rabe tossed with minced garlic and oil. Tuscan beans optional Spear cubes of just-ripe pears with bacon. Sprinkle with salt, sugar and cayenne. Serve with toothpicks More »

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Paltrow, Pals Start Foodie Tour of Spain

Star-powered road trip will air on PBS next fall

Associated Press Associated Press Oct 3, 07 1:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - While one usually associates road-trip cuisine with a 7-Eleven, two foodies and two actresses today embark on a four-month culinary tour of Spain. Gwyneth Paltrow, chef Mario Batali, New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman, and Spanish actress Claudia Bassols will sample traditional cuisine for a 13-part PBS series called "Spain ... on the road again" due next fall. More »

More about:  celebrity • food • travel • Spain • chef • Gwyneth Paltrow • cuisine • Mark Bittman • Mario Batali

101 10-Minute Meals

Recipes that will
have you back
in the hammock
in almost no time

New York Times New York Times Jul 21, 07 6:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Move over Rachael Ray: Minimalist Mark Bittman, in the  New York Times, offers 101 ideas for summer meals that get you out of the kitchen in 10 minutes or less . A few examples: Grilled cheese with prosciutto, tomatoes, thyme or basil leaves Wraps of tuna, warm white beans, a drizzle of olive oil and lettuce and tomato More »

More about:  list • health • food • cooking • recipes • Mark Bittman

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